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Do you know the most common behavioral red flags of fraud?
Most fraudsters display a handful of red flags and warnings of their nefarious intentions. Do you know what to look for?
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Heroes with spreadsheets: Sonoma County FAST team targets thieves who prey on elderly
May 5, 2022 Santa Rosa Press Democrat, by AUSTIN MURPHY This particular crooked contractor had a taste for travel, and a fondness for...
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Is it Time to Fire Your Bookkeeper?
Dissatisfaction with a bookkeeper typically falls into one of three categories: suspicion of fraud, incompetence, or changes in business...
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The Case of the Fictitious Vendor -- how embezzlers use QuickBooks against you
It’s no secret that Intuit’s QuickBooks is the overwhelming choice of accounting software for American small and medium sized businesses....
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What is a Forensic Reconstruction, Why Would You Need One, and How Can You Avoid One?
If you own a business and your financial records don’t add up, you may need a financial records reconstruction. What exactly is a...
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Cash Transactions Fraud: Is Theft Baked into Your Bake Sale?
How to Protect Cash Transactions Cash transactions are a major source of revenue for many organizations, from small retailers to bake...
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Mind Your (Small) Business: How to Segregate Duties in a Small Office
When it comes to employee fraud, small businesses and non-profits face unique challenges. Organizations with fewer than 100 employees are...
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Five Steps to Hiring the Right Bookkeeper
Let’s take a test. Come on! It’ll be fun: Which of the following occupations are not subject to special California state licensing and...
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Avoid Scams in the Wake of Disasters
With wildfires, hurricanes, earthquakes, and now a pandemic in the news, social media feeds and email inboxes are filling up with appeals...
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What Can You Learn from a Painful Tax Season?
If the recent tax season caused major headaches, it's natural to want to put the experience behind you as soon as possible. CPAs are...
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